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Southern Illinois University’s baseball team will contest the Missouri Valley Conference championship after two gritty victories on Saturday, highlighted by clutch hits and solid pitching.
Indiana State’s 30‑win campaign came to a close as Southern Illinois rallied in the final inning, highlighted by Kaleb Hall’s grand slam and a clutch RBI single from Tim Simay.
Southern Illinois defeats Evansville 3-2 in a Missouri Valley Conference elimination game, advancing to face Indiana State.
A late‑inning surge featuring multiple home runs and clutch singles propelled the team to a decisive win.
Valparaiso University’s baseball team saw its 2026 campaign end with a 13‑3 defeat to Southern Illinois, marking the final appearances of sixteen seniors in a game that highlighted both early promise and a late surge by the opposition.
The game saw a flurry of offensive plays, from early singles to decisive doubles, culminating in a multi‑run rally that defined the night.
Cecil Lofton’s single sparked a cascade of runs, with Jacob McKenzie crossing home twice before the third inning, while later hits by Gabe Petrucelli and Kye Watson added crucial scores.
The Salukis wrap up their regular season with a Senior Weekend showdown against Valparaiso, celebrating a cohort of 13 seniors while riding a strong offensive and pitching performance.